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Sony A7R vs YI M1

Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7R front
 
YI M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62

Sony A7R vs YI M1 Key Specs

Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
YI M1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 350g - 114 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2016
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Sony A7R vs YI M1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7R versus YI M1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Sony and YI. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and M1 (20MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and M1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A7R was announced 3 years prior to the M1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7R grades versus the M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the YI M1

 A7R M1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick YI M1 over the Sony A7R

 M1 A7R 
RevealedSeptember 2016February 2014More modern by 31 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7R and YI M1

 A7R M1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A7R vs YI M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the YI M1 has proportions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R and the M1.

Sony A7R vs YI M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R and M1 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Sony A7R vs YI M1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R vs YI M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R and M1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R will give extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A7R is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R vs YI M1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R vs YI M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R vs YI M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R
Portrait photography with YI M1
84
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R Street photography info
YI M1 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (465 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
YI M1 as a Sports photography camera
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
55
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R Travel photography info
YI M1 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (465g)
environment sealing
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
YI M1 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R
Vlogging with YI M1
36
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors (465g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Sony A7R vs YI M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R and YI M1
 Sony Alpha A7RYI M1
General Information
Brand Sony YI
Model type Sony Alpha A7R YI M1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-02-13 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 81
Lens
Lens support Sony E Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 121 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 75 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 grams (1.03 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 114 x 64 x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2746 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 450 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,898 $320